White Horse Wood Country Park

White Horse Country Park, Maidstone

Type: Parkland / Woodland Garden

The White Horse Country Park is set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park offers beautiful countryside, local history and panoramic views.
The site hosts the medieval ruins of Thurnham Castle, which are easily explored. Within the park boundaries there are also traces of an Iron Age settlement, providing even more historical interest.
Over 20,000 trees have been planted at the site including - oak, ash, silver birch, wild cherry and crab apple. And five hectares of land has been seeded to create an area of open grassland.
There is an easy access route around the park, perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs, from which you can enjoy the amazing views.

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
ConcessionFree
FamilyFree
AdultFree
ChildFree

Entrance to Country Park Free Please note the Car Park is Pay & Display. Parking season ticket available covering all KCC Country Parks available from 08458 247600

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

* Park Open 09:00 - dusk

Contact Details

Detling Hill
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3JE

Tel: 01622 817623

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
ConcessionFree
FamilyFree
AdultFree
ChildFree

Entrance to Country Park Free Please note the Car Park is Pay & Display. Parking season ticket available covering all KCC Country Parks available from 08458 247600

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

* Park Open 09:00 - dusk

Facilities

  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access - Partially accessible

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Road Directions

The site entrance is located opposite the Kent County Showground on the A249 heading towards Maidstone.

Public Transport Directions

For current public transport information contact traveline 0871 200 22 33